Skagway Cruise Port
Skagway, United States · Alaska
Cruise ship docks at Railroad Dock — Main Cruise Berth, Skagway.
Exceptionally easy DIY port. Compact town, excellent walkability, English-speaking, and the main attractions (White Pass train, NPS historical park) all start from or near the docks.
Tiny Gold Rush town on the Alaska Inside Passage with exceptional DIY access right off the dock.
Port summary
Nearly everything a cruise passenger wants to see is within walking distance of the docks. The White Pass & Yukon Route Railway departs from the Railroad Dock and the Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park visitor center sits on Broadway. A free SMART shuttle links all docks to downtown whenever ships are in port.
Cruise docks
🚢 Railroad Dock — Main Cruise Berth
Main large-ship berth in Skagway with two berthing positions. Home of the White Pass & Yukon Route Railway depot which sits on the pier itself. About 1 km (10–15 min walk) to Broadway along the waterfront; the free SMART shuttle serves this dock whenever it is in use.
📍 Latitude: 59.446631, Longitude: -135.323113
See dock on port map →🚢 Broadway Dock — Closest to Town
The dock closest to Broadway — a short 5 min walk or a free SMART shuttle ride into downtown. Typically used by mid-sized cruise ships.
📍 Latitude: 59.450299, Longitude: -135.32454
See dock on port map →🚢 AB Dock — Small Ship & Tender Berth
Smaller berth adjacent to Broadway Dock used by smaller cruise ships and the occasional tender operation. A few minutes walk to Broadway.
📍 Latitude: 59.451783, Longitude: -135.324177
See dock on port map →🚢 Ore Dock — Overflow Cruise Berth
Secondary cruise berth about 1.5 km south of Broadway. Originally an ore-loading terminal repurposed as an overflow cruise berth on busy days. Use the free SMART shuttle or a taxi into town; walking along the road is possible but longer (20+ min).
📍 Latitude: 59.450186, Longitude: -135.327688
See dock on port map →Getting to Skagway
From the cruise terminal to the city centre
From Broadway Dock or AB Dock it is about 5 min to town. From Railroad Dock 10–15 min. From Ore Dock 15–20 min. Flat and easy along the waterfront.
📍 Gangways lead directly onto the port road and Broadway is 5–15 min walk depending on dock
Free downtown shuttle loops between the active docks and Broadway whenever ships are in port. Operated by Skagway Municipal and Regional Transit (SMART).
📍 SMART shuttle stop at each active dock during cruise calls
Flat rates for short hops around town. Ask about card payment first — a few independent operators are cash only.
📍 Taxi stand at each cruise dock when ships are in port
SMART bus routes serve Dyea Road and the Gold Rush Cemetery. Cash or card accepted. Seasonal schedule — check the posted timetable.
📍 SMART bus stop on Broadway near 2nd Ave
Map & things to do
Money & payments
Cards work almost everywhere. Carry a small amount of US cash for tips and the occasional cash-only vendor.
Things to do
White Pass & Yukon Route Railway
⭐ Highlight
Ride the famous narrow-gauge train up dramatic mountain passes to the Canadian border.
🕐 Morning departures for best chance of clear weather
Arctic Brotherhood Hall
Short stop⭐ Highlight
Most-photographed building in Alaska with an iconic driftwood-mosaic façade — free to admire.
🕐 Any time — good photo light in the morning
Broadway Historic Walk
Short stop🚶 Walk
Stroll the NPS-preserved Gold Rush streetscape with wooden boardwalks and false-front buildings.
🕐 Any time — early morning is quietest
Gold Rush Cemetery & Lower Reid Falls Walk
🚶 Walk
Forested trail through Skagway's 1898 pioneer cemetery to a 30-meter waterfall.
🕐 Dry days — muddy after rain
Chilkoot Trail Taster Hike
🎯 Activity
Walk a short segment of the famed 1898 Gold Rush Chilkoot Trail out of Dyea.
🕐 Dry days — muddy and slippery after rain
Skagway Brewing Company
🍽️ Restaurant
Award-winning brewery serving Alaskan beers and hearty pub food in a historic Broadway building.
🕐 Lunch from 11:30 or late afternoon
Red Onion Saloon
Short stop🍹 Bar
1898 former brothel turned saloon with Gold Rush theatrics cold beer and brothel museum tours.
🕐 Lunch through late afternoon
Mascot Saloon Museum
Short stop🏛️ Museum
Free NPS-run museum inside a restored 1898 Gold Rush saloon on Broadway.
🕐 Any time it is open
Skagway Museum & Archives
Short stop🏛️ Museum
Small well-curated museum covering Tlingit heritage the Gold Rush and early 20th-century Skagway.
🕐 Morning before tour crowds
Yakutania Point Walk
Short stop📸 Viewpoint
Short forested walk to a rocky point with sweeping views of Taiya Inlet and the cruise ships.
🕐 Any time — late afternoon gets the best light
Dewey Lakes Trail
🌿 Nature
Forest trail climbing from town to Lower Dewey Lake with Skagway views along the way.
🕐 Dry mornings
Jewell Gardens
🌿 Nature
Peaceful organic gardens with glassblowing demonstrations and a garden-to-table café.
🕐 Midday when glassblowing demos run
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Plan my day →Frequently asked questions
- Where does my cruise ship dock in Skagway?
- Your ship docks at one of the cruise terminals in Skagway, United States. The specific berth is assigned by the port a few days before arrival.
- Can I walk from the cruise port into Skagway?
- Yes. Skagway is walkable from the cruise port — many cruisers reach the city centre on foot.
- How do I get from the cruise port to Skagway centre?
- Typical options include On foot, Shuttle bus, Taxi, Local bus. Durations and costs are listed in the transport section above.
- How much time do I need in Skagway?
- Plan for at least 3 hours ashore to see Skagway independently and return to the ship with a safe buffer.
- What currency is used in Skagway and are cards accepted?
- Skagway uses the US Dollar. Carry some cash for markets, taxis, and smaller vendors — cards aren't accepted everywhere.
- Is there Wi-Fi at the cruise port?
- Wi-Fi isn't reliably available at the Skagway cruise terminal. Consider a local SIM or your cruise line's data package.
- When should I be back at the ship?
- Cruise lines usually require all passengers on board about 30 minutes before scheduled departure. Confirm the exact all-aboard time on your daily programme.